Originally published on February 13, 2023, this article has been updated on July 6, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. I have owned dogs my entire life, and my family has […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than cheering for the underdog and winning. However, before we define what nanny dogs are, we must clarify the term pit bull. For some strange reason, we lump five classes of dogs into one umbrella term. This group has gotten a nasty rap in the last few decades when so many […]
If you hadn’t witnessed it with your own two eyes, you wouldn’t have been able to believe it, but it happened. There’s your dog eating cat poop straight from the litter box. You’re going to feel a lot of things seeing this happen, such as disgusted, appalled, and confused! Why does your dog eat cat […]
Dogfighting is a violent, cruel practice that perpetuates abuses beyond our wildest imaginations on dogs across the world. Consider one story, as told to a reporter in 2003: “…he found an animal with bite marks and dried scabs on her head. The dog had been doused with a flammable liquid, set on fire and flames […]
Dogs are fantastic animals. However, it’s important to remember that they are still animals. Dogs can bite. That is a simple and high-level fact of life, irrespective of reasoning and circumstance. I have always lived in a house with at least one dog. Luckily, I have never been maliciously bitten by a dog. Of course, […]
Looking for a dog that can bring even the big wild game down to its knees? If so, look no further and opt for mountain cur dog. This working dog was bred mainly to hunt all the big and small animals, including squirrels, badgers, raccoons, and even wild, bloodthirsty bears, making them the best sheepdog […]
A long time ago, I was a pet sitter as well as a writer. It took some of the dogs about two minutes to size me up and know exactly who was in charge. They pulled me into bushes and across fields and streets. One pulled me into the side of her house as she […]
When you first got your delightful dog, did you actually realize how challenging training was going to be? Lots of people just assume it comes naturally – or at least, they hope it does. But it takes work – a lot of work – especially when your dog can be a bit stubborn! If training […]
Like you, your pet may also have sensitive skin, which, if handled carelessly, may cause severe skin irritation, blister formation, and nasty breakout. Having such a sensitive dog, you can’t go with any random dog collar, instead, you have to do thorough research to find out what would work out for him. Like many other […]
Despite their stocky size and large build, Pitbulls make great house dogs. They are actually quite popular for their playful nature, tenderness, loyalty, and affection. It’s true that sometimes, it gets challenging to control this powerhouse of energy and excitement but never let this stop you from praising your pooch’s unending loyalty and silly personality. […]